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Non-Gaa Forum - 5 Like(s)
RIP Ciara Mageean.
In my opinion, you would do well to think of a better person who represented us on the world stage.
Firstly, she was an elite athlete and a fierce competitor. Her victory in the European 1500m in 2024 summed her up perfectly. In a very strong field, she was right in the mix with 400m to go, but was not in an advantageous position. Her determination and will to win got her into a winning position however, and she powered home for the gold.
But what was even more impressive about her was what an impressive human being she was. Any time she spoke, you could only be impressed by her eloquence and humility. She never forgot her roots and was very proud of where she came from.
It is so sad that she was only married last week.
My sincere condolences to her husband, family and friends at this very difficult time.
Lockjaw (National) - 01/11/2026 16:29:50
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Have to say didn't see that coming, clonguish were excellent today and much better than I thought they'd be. Game will stand to the downs
Bluelake (National) - 01/11/2026 15:23:39
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Dennis_Maroon95kg: "Close game in the Park, a lot of people have overrated the Downs across the country. Not saying they're bad but they're not at the same level they were at when they made the Leinster final a few years back.
I see there was a junior b game abandoned in Shandonagh last night, anyone know the reason why? Hope no body was badly injured, that pitch wasn't in great condition the last time I was down there." In my opinion the better team lost in cusack Park. Clonguish gave it everything. The downs looked as though they only had to turn up . Young Mike maloney tom tuite and the introduction of Kevin o sullivan squeezed the downs over the line . Another home game in the next round
mickcunningham (National) - 01/11/2026 16:12:19
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Thechick: "Have to agree , if playing Tullamore today it would have been the same result as last year.
Clonguish were limited and deserve credit for their efforts but on this forum there were alot of lads that were going to be playing National League next year from the Downs , might not be so many after today .
Still great to get the first win." In what sense were Clonguish limited? They were the better teams for large parts and the Downs were struggling for answers.
backtoback2 (National) - 01/11/2026 16:15:49
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "Time for our champions to go Junior?" You may have a point. Four Roads rode their luck to win the Roscommon championship but this results points to serious regression. Interesting to see how far Tooreen progress. That is a wake up call if ever there was one for the state of Roscommon club hurling. Like Athleague and Ros Gaels are out of the conversation at the moment in club context in Roscommon. This result is saying that our club champions are very poor and that the pretenders are no better.
moros (National) - 31/10/2026 19:50:57
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Tomsmith Says Let Gaa Scrap The Allstars Or Confine It To Two Players Per County - 1 Like(s)
Tomsmith here
I plead with our current President before he leaves office to put an end to this charade of selection All starts in the Gaa football world .
I feel Mr B urns would like to leave this wonderful organisation in great shape and I yes I feel that he would be doing a great justice to the association by deleting this event from the Gaa calender ,
No 1
How could , Michael Langan who scored 40 points from midfield this season not be selected when Conn Kilpatrick who scored just nine gets the nod
No 2 How could Oisin Conaty who scored 41 points this season which is 20 points more than Dublins Niall Scully be passed over
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It is definitely a mystery to me how Durmuid Murtagh who scored 76 points this season 47 points more than Steven O'Hanlon get passed over
Ough where is the spokesperson for the selection committee to answer these question , I suppose no answer exists
tomsmith (National) - 31/10/2026 23:22:18
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kerry15: "I've always rated Tomo Culhane. If he can stay fit, he could have a great year." Can't see him making the cut.
ValPadden (National) - 01/11/2026 13:18:38
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Tomsmith Says Let Gaa Scrap The Allstars Or Confine It To Two Players Per County - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here
I plead with our current President before he leaves office to put an end to this charade of selection All starts in the Gaa football world .
I feel Mr B urns would like to leave this wonderful organisation in great shape and I yes I feel that he would be doing a great justice to the association by deleting this event from the Gaa calender ,
No 1
How could , Michael Langan who scored 40 points from midfield this season not be selected when Conn Kilpatrick who scored just nine gets the nod
No 2 How could Oisin Conaty who scored 41 points this season which is 20 points more than Dublins Niall Scully be passed over
No 3
It is definitely a mystery to me how Durmuid Murtagh who scored 76 points this season 47 points more than Steven O'Hanlon get passed over
Ough where is the spokesperson for the selection committee to answer these question , I suppose no answer exists" Maybe theres more to Football than just scoring points?
Viking66 (National) - 01/11/2026 13:23:38
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To DelaneyCup2026: "Apologies to Clonguish on the 10-15 point prediction.
The Downs missing a number of key players but honestly thought they were older, more experienced and would win at ease." Clonguish very impressive, brilliant forwards and could easily have won.
Claretandblue (National) - 01/11/2026 15:29:56
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Close game in the Park, a lot of people have overrated the Downs across the country. Not saying they're bad but they're not at the same level they were at when they made the Leinster final a few years back.
I see there was a junior b game abandoned in Shandonagh last night, anyone know the reason why? Hope no body was badly injured, that pitch wasn't in great condition the last time I was down there.
Dennis_Maroon95kg (National) - 01/11/2026 15:34:07
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To DelaneyCup2026: "Apologies to Clonguish on the 10-15 point prediction.
The Downs missing a number of key players but honestly thought they were older, more experienced and would win at ease." Missing players is no excuse as Clonguish were missing players as well. Clonguish very unlucky today. They surely did shut a few Westmeath people up with their performance.
Oddball (National) - 01/11/2026 15:34:59
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Super proud of our lads today. We weren't given a chance by anyone today. Went toe to toe with one of the favourites for the Leinster title. Experience told in the end against our young lads. With an average age of 22, hopefully these lads will stick together for years to come. Very nearly won it at the end, but it wasn't to be.
Frank74 (National) - 01/11/2026 17:47:29
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